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Monday, November 30, 2020
Energy Communities Alliance ECA Update November 30, 2020
Sunday, November 29, 2020
Iran parliament demands end of nuclear inspections after murder | Middle East | Al Jazeera
Iran parliament demands end of nuclear inspections after murder | Middle East | Al Jazeera: Hardliners in parliament are gearing up to revitalise Iran’s nuclear programme after scientist’s assassination.
A Historic Presidency – Patrick J. Buchanan – Official Website
A Historic Presidency – Patrick J. Buchanan – Official Website: Can anyone believe that Bush Republicans or the "Never-Trumpers" are the future of the party when one considers the massive and visceral reaction of millions of Trump voters even to the idea of conceding his defeat in this election? In the first two decades of the century, President-elect Joe Biden's choice for secretary of state…
Top 10 States For Renewable Energy, & Their Renewable Energy Splits
Top 10 States For Renewable Energy, & Their Renewable Energy Splits: The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently published a special short profile on New York's renewable energy leadership and split. What I found particularly interesting in the piece, though, was the variation in renewable energy splits in the different top states
Are Russia & China Taking A Lead From NATO & Working To Develop A Joint Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier?
Are Russia & China Taking A Lead From NATO & Working To Develop A Joint Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier?: China and Russia’s common adversary, the US, has brought the two powers together and have cooperated by carrying out joint military drills and signing deals to jointly produce nuclear reactors. Could this joint effort culminate in the creation of an Aircraft Carrier alliance? BrahMos Goes Global; After Indonesia, Brazil Could Arm Its Saab Gripen Jets […]
Flyability's Elios 2 helps researchers inspect Reactor Five at Chernobyl - Inceptive Mind
Flyability's Elios 2 helps researchers inspect Reactor Five at Chernobyl - Inceptive Mind: Researchers at Chernobyl used the Elios 2 drone to determine that no nuclear waste was present in Reactor Five for the first time since the 1986 disaster.
China’s first domestically made nuclear reactor goes online | Arab News
China’s first domestically made nuclear reactor goes online | Arab News: BEIJING: China has powered up its first domestically developed nuclear reactor — the Hualong One — a significant step in Beijing’s attempts to become less dependent on Western allies for energy security and critical technology. The reactor, which was connected to the national grid on Friday, can generate 10 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity each year and cut carbon
Opinion | A Scorched Earth Strategy on Iran - The New York Times
Opinion | A Scorched Earth Strategy on Iran - The New York Times: The assassination of a top nuclear scientist isn’t about stopping a bomb — it’s about preventing diplomacy. Joe Biden doesn’t have to let it work.
Assassination of top Iran weapons scientist dims hopes for nuclear diplomacy | Science | AAAS
Assassination of top Iran weapons scientist dims hopes for nuclear diplomacy | Science | AAAS: Mohsen Fakhrizadeh likened to Oppenheimer, who headed the Manhattan Project
Japanese town's approval of nuclear reactor restart reflects subsidy dependence - The Mainichi
Japanese town's approval of nuclear reactor restart reflects subsidy dependence - The Mainichi: TOKYO -- Japanese local governments' dependence on
Rwanda: Opposition grows to Russian-backed nuclear plants
Rwanda: Opposition grows to Russian-backed nuclear plants: Lawmaker voices fears about safety of nuclear plants in densely populated Rwanda, but top official says nuclear is inevitable - Anadolu Agency
First made-in-China nuclear reactor online
First made-in-China nuclear reactor online: BEIJING: China has powered up its first domestically developed nuclear reactor — Hualong One — a significant step in Beijing’s attempts to become less dependent on Western countries for energy security and critical technology.
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Trump might leave scorched earth on his way out. Netanyahu is happy to lend him a lighter - Israel News - Haaretz.com
Trump might leave scorched earth on his way out. Netanyahu is happy to lend him a lighter - Israel News - Haaretz.com: The president's frantic tweets after the news broke of top Iranian nuclear scientist's assassination make it clear his administration gave its blessing to the Tehran attack attributed to Israel. Could this be Trump's final frenzy?
Friday, November 27, 2020
A plea for help as China loses jobs to Vietnam - Asia Times
A plea for help as China loses jobs to Vietnam - Asia Times: Vietnam is chipping away at China’s export base, spurring local Chinese officials to turn to Beijing for new policies to retain businesses and jobs amid
The 'banal' trauma of Israel's nightly raids on Palestinian children | Middle East Eye
The 'banal' trauma of Israel's nightly raids on Palestinian children | Middle East Eye: Despite cosmetic reforms to Israeli military law in the West Bank, Palestinian children and their families are routinely abused
South Korea, China agree on North Korea talks, early Xi visit | China | Al Jazeera
South Korea, China agree on North Korea talks, early Xi visit | China | Al Jazeera: China’s top diplomat visited South Korea and Japan as the two US allies prepare for change under a new US president.
UK to Invest $700M in SMRs as Part of 10 Point Plan | Neutron Bytes
UK to Invest $700M in SMRs as Part of 10 Point Plan | Neutron Bytes: Boris Johnson’s 10 Point Plan is Missing a Few Points Idaho Site Selected for DOE Versatile Test Reactor Bipartisan Legislation Offered To Revitalize Nuclear Energy Industry Danish Nuclear La…
Grossi impressed by Finnish used fuel repository : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News
Grossi impressed by Finnish used fuel repository : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News: "Onkalo is a game changer for the long-term sustainability of nuclear energy," International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said yesterday, referring to the world’s first-ever deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel that is under construction in Olkiluoto, Finland.
NDA has 'lack of knowledge' of nuclear legacy sites, say MPs : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News
NDA has 'lack of knowledge' of nuclear legacy sites, say MPs : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News: The UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has a "perpetual lack of knowledge" about the state and location of waste on its 17 sites, the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee says in a report published today. The NDA should set out how it will develop a clearer means of reporting publicly on the level of uncertainty and risk across its sites, and how it will prioritise work on its sites in order to decommission them in the safest and most efficient way, the committee said.
OPG includes SMR plans in net-zero strategy : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News
OPG includes SMR plans in net-zero strategy : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News: Ontario Power Generation has committed to being a net-zero carbon company by 2040, and to help the markets where it operates to achieve net-zero carbon economies by 2050. These are the two major goals established in its newly released Climate Change Plan that aims to drive efficient, economy-wide decarbonisation and economic renewal, while protecting the environment. Siting a small modular reactor at its Darlington site is one of the actions to achieve its aims.
Indian regulator gives go-ahead for first concrete at Gorkakhpur : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Indian regulator gives go-ahead for first concrete at Gorkakhpur : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: India's Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has given its consent for the pouring of first concrete for the first two 700 MWe pressurised heavy water reactors to be built at Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojna in the Fatehabad district of Haryana. The indigenously designed units are to be built by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd.
World's first Hualong One unit connects to grid : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
World's first Hualong One unit connects to grid : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Unit 5 of the Fuqing nuclear power plant in China's Fujian province was today connected to the grid for the first time, at 00:41 local time, China National Nuclear Corporation has announced. The unit - the first of two demonstration Hualong One reactors at the site - had attained a sustained chain reaction for the first time on 21 October.
UK to Invest $700M in SMRs as Part of 10 Point Plan | Energy Central
UK to Invest $700M in SMRs as Part of 10 Point Plan | Energy Central: UK to Invest $700M in SMRs as Part of 10 Point Plan
The father of Iran's nuclear weapons program assassinated near Tehran - Iran - Haaretz.com
The father of Iran's nuclear weapons program assassinated near Tehran - Iran - Haaretz.com: Tehran vows to avenge the death of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the country's top nuclear scientist. Intelligence officials tells the New York Times that Israel is behind the shooting attack
Fukushima Update November 27, 2020
Fukushima Update November 27, 2020 –
F. Daiichi unit #1 passes a milestone… Premium Fukushima rice is now available in Japan… A British YouTuber makes another video about tsunami recovery… A Tomioka resident is recognized in Guinness World Records… A new poll indicates that 65% of Fukushima evacuees will not return home… Radiophobia prevents the revival of Fukushima forestry.
https://www.hiroshimasyndrome.UK Treasury underscores value of new nuclear : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News
UK Treasury underscores value of new nuclear : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: The UK Treasury said yesterday it is important to consider large-scale nuclear projects in addition to Hinkley Point C if the country is to meet its net-zero by 2050 target. This assessment rejects the advice of the National Infrastructure Commission two years ago that the government should not agree support for more than one nuclear power station beyond HPC, before 2025.
IAEA highlights role of nuclear power in Finland : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News
IAEA highlights role of nuclear power in Finland : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi and Finnish President Sauli Niinistö yesterday discussed the use of nuclear energy in support of climate change goals, nuclear verification and possibilities for cooperation in nuclear safety projects in the Arctic. They also discussed strengthening cooperation between Finland and the IAEA, the upcoming Tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, and nuclear verification in Iran, including the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plans of Action.
The competition is on for Eastern Europe’s nuclear power market
The competition is on for Eastern Europe’s nuclear power market: The renewed interest in nuclear energy projects in Central-Eastern Europe has hardly gone unnoticed around the planet.
Finland’s Spent Fuel Repository a "Game Changer" for the Nuclear Industry, Director General Grossi Says | IAEA
Finland’s Spent Fuel Repository a "Game Changer" for the Nuclear Industry, Director General Grossi Says | IAEA: Onkalo is a game changer for the long-term sustainability of nuclear energy, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today in Olkiluoto, Finland, referring to the world’s first ever deep geological repository for spent fuel, under construction there.
Thursday, November 26, 2020
Energy & Sustainability Washington Updates – Dec 2020
Energy & Sustainability Washington Updates – Dec 2020: Key Dates in Presidential Transition
Late November/Early December – States certify election results (deadline varies by state).
December 8 – Deadline for states to s
NRC Approves Transfer of Indian Point Despite Lack of Hearings - The Hudson Independent Community News -
NRC Approves Transfer of Indian Point Despite Lack of Hearings - The Hudson Independent Community News -: By Barrett Seaman– The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) went ahead on Tuesday and approved the transfer of licenses for the Indian Point Nuclear Power plant from current operator Entergy to Holtec, a company involved in de-commissioning two other nuclear plants. That left a lot of state and local politicians, members of Congress and environmental groups unhappy. The source of their displeasure was the federal agency’s failure to hold public hearings at which the credentials and record of Holtec and its […]
Here’s What Lame-Duck Trump Might Do
Here’s What Lame-Duck Trump Might Do: The president could start a war, spare his convicted cronies, and more on the way out before Joe Biden is sworn in.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries to exit nuclear power business : Corporate - World Nuclear News
Kawasaki Heavy Industries to exit nuclear power business : Corporate - World Nuclear News: Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with nuclear power maintenance service provider Atox Company Limited regarding the transfer of its nuclear power business to Atox for an undisclosed sum. KHI said it will instead focus on the development of hydrogen technology.
IAEA highlights role of nuclear power in Finland : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News
IAEA highlights role of nuclear power in Finland : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi and Finnish President Sauli Niinistö yesterday discussed the use of nuclear energy in support of climate change goals, nuclear verification and possibilities for cooperation in nuclear safety projects in the Arctic. They also discussed strengthening cooperation between Finland and the IAEA, the upcoming Tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, and nuclear verification in Iran, including the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plans of Action.
UK Treasury underscores value of new nuclear : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News
UK Treasury underscores value of new nuclear : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: The UK Treasury said yesterday it is important to consider large-scale nuclear projects in addition to Hinkley Point C if the country is to meet its net-zero by 2050 target. This assessment rejects the advice of the National Infrastructure Commission two years ago that the government should not agree support for more than one nuclear power station beyond HPC, before 2025.
A Hopeful Narrative for the Nuclear Industry
A Hopeful Narrative for the Nuclear Industry: Although there is only one nuclear power plant construction project in progress today in the U.S., that doesn’t mean the nuclear industry has gone
Fluor team to design nuclear plants for NuScale’s small modular reactors - News - GCR
Fluor team to design nuclear plants for NuScale’s small modular reactors - News - GCR: American engineer Fluor has partnered with energy firm Sargent & Lundy to design and build ......
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
SNC-Lavalin calls for 'collaborative contracting' in the Gulf : Corporate - World Nuclear News
SNC-Lavalin calls for 'collaborative contracting' in the Gulf : Corporate - World Nuclear News: The SNC-Lavalin Group has launched a white paper on forming alliances for collaborative contracting in the Gulf Cooperation Council projects market. Experience of such an approach to nuclear power projects can inform other megaprojects, according to the white paper, which was launched today at a live webinar in partnership with the Middle East Economic Digest.
EDF invites interest in DAC project at Sizewell C : Corporate - World Nuclear News
EDF invites interest in DAC project at Sizewell C : Corporate - World Nuclear News: EDF has published an Expression of Interest document for a direct air capture demonstrator project at Sizewell C, the nuclear power plant it plans to build in Suffolk, England. The work will support NNB GenCo in: the supply and development of DAC technology, the design, engineering and construction of a DAC unit; the development of opportunities for scalability and cost reductions; and project management services.
Energy regulator explores key drivers of Canadian energy to 2050 : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News
Energy regulator explores key drivers of Canadian energy to 2050 : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News: Fossil fuels will still make up more than 60% of Canada's fuel mix in 2050 without an accelerated energy transition, a new report from the Canada Energy Regulator has found. The report is the first in CER's Energy Futures series to extend the projection period to 2050 and introduces a new scenario to complement the series' traditional baseline projection.
NRC approves Indian Point licence transfer : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
NRC approves Indian Point licence transfer : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved the transfer of the Indian Point nuclear power plant's licences from Entergy Nuclear Operations to Holtec International, as owner, and Holtec Decommissioning International, as decommissioning operator. The transfer will help facilitate the sale of the plant from Entergy to Holtec for expedited decommissioning after the final operating unit shuts down in April next year.
Head of EDF calls for Europe to include nuclear in Green Deal : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News
Head of EDF calls for Europe to include nuclear in Green Deal : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News: The European Commission should include nuclear among the clean energy technologies that will be financed under the Green Deal low-carbon policy, EDF chairman and CEO Jean-Bernard Lévy said today in an online chat with International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol. Several European countries, he noted, are relying on nuclear generation to help them meet their energy and climate goals.
India, USA extend nuclear cooperation partnership : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News
India, USA extend nuclear cooperation partnership : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: India and the USA have extended their Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation on the Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership by 10 years. The centre - officially opened in 2017 - supports international cooperation in nuclear energy applications.
EC to consider hydrogen produced from nuclear power as low-carbon - Nuclear Engineering International
EC to consider hydrogen produced from nuclear power as low-carbon - Nuclear Engineering International: The European Commission (EC) will consider hydrogen produced from nuclear power as “low-carbon”, Paula Abreu Marques, head of unit for renewables and CCS policy told the European Commission’s energy directorate....
Part one | Nuclear energy in Africa : New Frame
Part one | Nuclear energy in Africa : New Frame: Chasing quality, not clicks
Nuclear Plant Life Extensions Help Clean Energy Transition| IAEA
Nuclear Plant Life Extensions Help Clean Energy Transition| IAEA: A new IAEA data animation shows that extending the life of existing nuclear power plants significantly increases the availability of reliable low carbon power, helping to meet climate goals and the transition to clean energy by 2050.
Nuclear power and net-zero - Environment Journal
Nuclear power and net-zero - Environment Journal: Nuclear power: what the ‘green industrial revolution’ means for the next three waves of reactors. The UK government has just
TVA names new leaders for two nuclear plants | Chattanooga Times Free Press
TVA names new leaders for two nuclear plants | Chattanooga Times Free Press: The Tennessee Valley Authority has named new leaders for two of its three nuclear power plants.
NRC Reaffirms Its Decision Allowing SLR Applicants to Rely on License Renewal GEIS | Morgan Lewis - Up & Atom - JDSupra
NRC Reaffirms Its Decision Allowing SLR Applicants to Rely on License Renewal GEIS | Morgan Lewis - Up & Atom - JDSupra: In a recently issued NRC adjudicatory decision, the Commission reaffirmed its regulatory interpretation allowing power reactor licensees applying for subsequent license renewal (SLR),...
Design updates, financial shakeup prompt utilities to rethink structure of NuScale's $6.1B SMR project | Utility Dive
Design updates, financial shakeup prompt utilities to rethink structure of NuScale's $6.1B SMR project | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
Azarga Receives Final EPA Permits for Flagship Dewey Burdock Project; Another Substantial Milestone Achieved
Azarga Receives Final EPA Permits for Flagship Dewey Burdock Project; Another Substantial Milestone Achieved: Azarga Uranium CORP. is pleased to announce that the United States Environmental Protection Agency has issued the final permits for the Company's Class III and Class V Underground Injection Control activities at its primary development project, the Dewey Burdock in-situ recovery uranium project in South Dakota, USA that the project is both technically and environmentally sound. With pivotal federal permits now ...
OSU center shows off NuScale work | Local | democratherald.com
OSU center shows off NuScale work | Local | democratherald.com: It felt like you were entering a Bond or Bourne film. The door was unlocked and whap! — you were face to face with enough monitors and computer screens to
Federal utility fined $900K for nuclear violations, cover-up – The Journal Record
Federal utility fined $900K for nuclear violations, cover-up – The Journal Record: Federal regulators have fined the nation's largest public utility more than $900,000 for violating procedures during the startup of a Tennessee nuclear reactor
Statement from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Nuclear Regulatory Commission Approval of Entergy's Sale of Indian Point | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Statement from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Nuclear Regulatory Commission Approval of Entergy's Sale of Indian Point | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo: Statement from Governor Cuomo on Nuclear Regulatory Commission Approval of Entergy's Sale of Indian Point
Nuclear Regulatory Commission approves ownership transfer of Indian Point for decommissioning – Daily Energy Insider
Nuclear Regulatory Commission approves ownership transfer of Indian Point for decommissioning – Daily Energy Insider: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the transfer of ownership of the Indian Point Energy Center’s nuclear power plant from Entergy Corp. to Holtec International for decommissioning. The transfer is currently targeted for May 2021, ... Read More »
California ISO Report on system and market conditions, issues and performance: August and September 2020 | The Energy Collective Daily
California ISO Report on system and market conditions, issues and performance: August and September 2020 | The Energy Collective Daily |
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Middle East Deals Should Include Nuclear Energy Collaboration | Opinion
Middle East Deals Should Include Nuclear Energy Collaboration | Opinion: Nuclear cooperation between the U.S., Israel, the UAE and Saudi Arabia could help prevent a cascade of Middle Eastern nuclear proliferation.
For Nuclear Energy To Flourish, We Need A ‘Mindset Reversal’ About Radiation
For Nuclear Energy To Flourish, We Need A ‘Mindset Reversal’ About Radiation: Tthe growth of nuclear energy is being hobbled by several factors including cost and the long licensing and construction schedules for new reactors. Those high costs and long schedules can largely be traced back to a single issue: the public’s excessive fear of radiation.
Japan’s KHI exits nuclear sector to focus on hydrogen
Japan’s KHI exits nuclear sector to focus on hydrogen: Japanese engineering firm Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has decided to withdraw from its nuclear power-related business operations, shifting its focus to hydrogen in the firm's energy and environmental solutions sector.
BWX Technologies develops new nuclear reactor tech » 3dpbm
BWX Technologies develops new nuclear reactor tech » 3dpbm: Engineers and designers at BWX Technologies have developed new additive manufacturing technologies for the design and manufacture of nuclear reactor components made from high-temperature alloys and refractory metals. BWX developed
Can 3D printing build a better, cheaper reactor faster?
Can 3D printing build a better, cheaper reactor faster?: A 3D-printed nuclear reactor could open a path to advanced commercial nuclear power stations a cost competitive with natural gas turbine power plants.
MIT's Ernie Moniz Is On Biden's Short List For Energy Secretary — Thrilling Energy Wonks But Disappointing Progressives | Earthwhile
MIT's Ernie Moniz Is On Biden's Short List For Energy Secretary — Thrilling Energy Wonks But Disappointing Progressives | Earthwhile: Moniz is respected by many in the energy world, but he's not without his critics in the progressive environmental movement.
US NRC approves Indian Point nuclear plant license transfer to Holtec | S&P Global Platts
US NRC approves Indian Point nuclear plant license transfer to Holtec | S&P Global Platts: The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission late Nov. 23 said it approved transferring the Indian Point nuclear power plant licenses from Entergy to Holtec for decommissioning once the 1,080 MW Indian Point
Energy Community Alliance ECA Update November 25, 2020
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Dan’s Idaho Nuclear Chili Recipe | Neutron Bytes
Dan’s Idaho Nuclear Chili Recipe | Neutron Bytes: This is a Thanksgiving tradition now published for the 14th year in a row here and previously at my former blog Idaho Samizdat (2007-2012) In the spirit of Thanksgiving, and wanting to take a brea…
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
‘He’s not Kushner’: Israelis who’ve worked with Blinken welcome his pick as secretary of state - U.S. News - Haaretz.com
‘He’s not Kushner’: Israelis who’ve worked with Blinken welcome his pick as secretary of state - U.S. News - Haaretz.com: Antony J. Blinken has accumulated years of experience working in the White House and is no stranger to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Tzipi Livni is among Israelis voicing optimism about him as Biden’s top diplomat
Arktika icebreaker completes first mission : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Arktika icebreaker completes first mission : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Russia's new nuclear-powered icebreaker, Arktika, today completed its first operational voyage - piloting the Siyaniye Severa dry cargo ship to the entrance of the Gulf of Ob in the Russian Arctic, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom has announced.
BWXT announces advances in 3D printing of reactor components : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
BWXT announces advances in 3D printing of reactor components : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: New additive manufacturing technologies for the design and manufacture of reactor components made from high-temperature alloys and refractory metals have been developed by BWX Technologies in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Such components could find applications in current and advanced reactors, as well as in accident-tolerant fuels.
Iran enters new phase of uranium enrichment, ambassador says : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
Iran enters new phase of uranium enrichment, ambassador says : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: Iran has begun a new stage of uranium enrichment activities, the country’s permanent representative to international organisations in Vienna said in an interview with IRNA on 22 November. Kazem Gharibabadi said that, during the discussion of Iran at the recent meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Directors, France, Germany and the UK - the E3 countries - "had expressed regret" over the USA's withdrawal in May 2018 from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and the reimposition of economic sanctions against Iran.
Regulator opens South African nuclear proposals for comment : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Regulator opens South African nuclear proposals for comment : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: The National Energy Regulator of South Africa is inviting public comment on the government's plans for the procurement of 2500 MW of new nuclear generation capacity. The regulator has published a 21-page consultation paper on which the public has until 5 February to comment. It will then hold public hearings through online platforms.
Paks 2 Construction Licence Could Be Issued In Spring 2021 :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
Paks 2 Construction Licence Could Be Issued In Spring 2021 :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: Planning for two Generation III+ nuclear power plants at the Paks 2 nuclear site in Hungary has not been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic with a construction licence expected in the spring of 2021, the minister responsible for planning, construction and commissioning of the units said.
According to press reports in Hungary, János Süli told parliament’s economic committee that significant progress had been made in the last year.
In July, Paks II, the company leading the project, submitted a licence application for construction of the two plants to the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority (HAEA). In October it submitted its application for an implementation licence for the new units. That licence, if granted, will show that the two reactors planned for the site will meet requirements set out in the Hungarian Electricity Act.
According to press reports in Hungary, János Süli told parliament’s economic committee that significant progress had been made in the last year.
In July, Paks II, the company leading the project, submitted a licence application for construction of the two plants to the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority (HAEA). In October it submitted its application for an implementation licence for the new units. That licence, if granted, will show that the two reactors planned for the site will meet requirements set out in the Hungarian Electricity Act.
S.African regulator asks public to comment on government's nuclear plan | Reuters
S.African regulator asks public to comment on government's nuclear plan | Reuters: South Africa's energy regulator on Monday invited the public to comment on a government plan to procure new nuclear capacity to come online after 2030.
Laser fusion reactor approaches ‘burning plasma’ milestone | Science | AAAS
Laser fusion reactor approaches ‘burning plasma’ milestone | Science | AAAS: After a decade, National Ignition Facility nears a self-heated, sustained reaction, though net energy gain is still elusive
India, US extend nuclear energy partnership by another decade - The Hindu BusinessLine
India, US extend nuclear energy partnership by another decade - The Hindu BusinessLine: Call for actions to address continuing and evolving nuclear security challenges
Medical cobalt industry tackles supply shortage
Medical cobalt industry tackles supply shortage: Growth in the global healthcare sector is increasing demand for cobalt products from the medical industry, but the market is expected to remain undersupplied in the coming years as it competes with other applications.
NERSA takes action on new nuclear power procurement | ESI-Africa.com
NERSA takes action on new nuclear power procurement | ESI-Africa.com: NERSA consultation paper states that the DMRE will be responsible for procuring South Africa's new nuclear build.
SA takes another step towards new nuclear power
SA takes another step towards new nuclear power: A number of parties are interesting in building the nuclear station – and Nersa does not look keen for Eskom to get involved.
Defense-Related Uranium Mines Program is Key Addition to Navajo Nation 10-Year Plan - EIN Presswire
Defense-Related Uranium Mines Program is Key Addition to Navajo Nation 10-Year Plan - EIN Presswire: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) Defense-Related Uranium Mines (DRUM) Program is joining a multiagency planning team to
Uranium Week: Britain Goes Green With Nuclear - FNArena
Uranium Week: Britain Goes Green With Nuclear - FNArena: As the weekly spot price regains some ground, the British Prime Minister reveals nuclear initiatives as part of a plan for a green industrial revolution
The State of Nuclear Energy Today — and What Lies Ahead
The State of Nuclear Energy Today — and What Lies Ahead: The IPCC has identified nuclear power as key to controlling climate change. Can new reactors bring about a nuclear revival?
Entergy : License Transfer Request for Indian Point Approved by NRC | MarketScreener
Entergy : License Transfer Request for Indian Point Approved by NRC | MarketScreener: News Center > License Transfer Request for Indian Point Approved by NRC
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License Transfer Request for Indian Point Approved by NRC
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Wisconsin’s nuclear power plant operator seeks 30 more years – The Daily Reporter – WI Construction News & Bids
Wisconsin’s nuclear power plant operator seeks 30 more years – The Daily Reporter – WI Construction News & Bids: The operator of Wisconsin's only remaining nuclear power plant wants to keep the 50-year-old plant running through 2050.
License Transfer Request for Indian Point Approved by NRC
License Transfer Request for Indian Point Approved by NRC: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission today approved the application to transfer the licenses for Indian Point Energy Center's nuclear power plants Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3, from Entergy Corporation subsidiaries to a Holtec International subsidiary for prompt decommissioning. The transfer of Indian Point to Holtec, currently targeted for May 2021 would occur following the satisfaction of all closing conditions, ...
NYC-area nuclear plant sale gets federal approval - Alton Telegraph
NYC-area nuclear plant sale gets federal approval - Alton Telegraph: BUCHANAN, N.Y. (AP) - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved sale of the Indian Point nuclear power plant to a dismantling company without granting requests by lawmakers and environmental groups for public hearings.
The NRC announced Monday that it has signed off on its staff's recommendation last week to approve Entergy Corp.'s sale of the plant north of New York City to New Jersey-based Holtec International. After the plant shuts down in the spring, Entergy plans to transfer its license to Holtec to dismantle the reactors and clean up the site along the Hudson River by 2033.
The NRC agreed to rescind or modify the transfer after it decides whether to grant New York state and the environmental group Riverkeeper's requests for hearings about their concerns regarding the sale. New York Attorney General Letitia James has called the Holtec deal "very risky," questioning Holtec's financing and experience.
During a Zoom conference Friday organized by the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater environmental group, Assistant New York Attorney General Joshua Tallent said he would like to see money for spent radioactive fuel management set aside in a supplemental fund until the decommi
NRC approves sale of the Indian Point nuclear power plant to Holtec
NRC approves sale of the Indian Point nuclear power plant to Holtec: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has agreed to let Entergy sell the Indian Point nuclear power plant to Holtec International of New Jersey
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